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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,368.73, 60,553.23 and 12,666.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,368.73, 60,553.23 and 12,666.73 is: 19,000.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,368.73 : 60,553.23 = 12,666.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,368.73/60,553.23 = 12,666.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,368.73x = 60,553.23 × 12,666.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,368.73x = 767,011,415.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,011,415.04/40,368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,000.14

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